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Williams Side Scope Mount
Ambrose
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Have a rifle with one and would like to take it off and put plug screw in the holes. Thread specs? and are plug screws available in that size?
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Nearly all US scope mount screws are 6-48 or more recently 8-40.
Plug screws are readily available from Brownells, maybe Midway.
Thank you for your response. I am aware of the customary 6-48/8-40 scope mount screws but thought that Williams might use something heavier for their side mounts. I have a NIB Williams side mount in my collection of "stuff", so I measured the screws with my calipers and the major diameter is .162". I counted the threads at 5 per 1/8", so 8-40 it is! Thanks again for the reminder.
This has been worth every bit I paid for it. Sure makes it easier on the eyes.
https://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/measuring-tools/thread-pitch-gauges/screw-chek-r-prod775.aspx